BookCon 2026 has ended but it did leave us with some ideas
for marketing library collections to readers. (There were also many instances
of ARC related poor behavior. See here, here, and here
for more information about that.) When a big book related event happens, use it
to create displays and online lists.
Take aways? Dystopian fiction and romantasy remain popular. Swag is also something that readers enjoy
so keep putting out bookmarks and perhaps investigate making buttons or other
items patrons can collect. Adaptations of books were also discussed.
Use the bestselling authors who attracted the most attention
to draw attention to hidden gems in your collection by doing read-alike book
displays and lists. Find authors, titles, and series that those who enjoyed the
very popular titles.
Some news from BookCon includes:
BookCon
2026 Proved There’s an Appetite for More Diversity in Black Romance Reads –
From Ebony
Includes Cannon Reads, ‘90’s Nostalgia, Modern Love, and Upcoming Spring and
Summer Releases
New
'Divergent', Dungeon Crawler Carl and dizzying crowds mark BookCon's 2026
return – From USA Today
What
is the best book-to-screen adaptation? Authors reveal their favorites. –
From USA Today
New Veronica
Roth and R.F. Kuang Novels, Rachel Reid Dishes with Jacob Tierney and Other
Biggest BookCon 2026 Bombshells – From People
BookCon
Returns After Six-Year Break: Event Organizer on Reservation Rush, Boycott
Response and Romantasy Reader Demand – From Variety
